Miracle Fence Works - Storm Damage Repairs, Restoration, & New Wood Fencing
All with preservative-finishes to beautify and protect! Miracle Fence Works - LDJones59@yahoo.com
The "Miracle" of Miracle Fence Works
A really old fence
Restoration of this
Restoration of this
This is what we typically start with. In this case a really old fence in Memorial with all manner of problems, broken and warped pickets, nails wiggled out, and a failed stain job.
Restoration of this
Restoration of this
Restoration of this
Another view of this "thought-to-be-dead" fence, tired and leaning "to and fro". Owner was sure it would have to be replaced - all of its more than 400 ft of length.
The Miracle, indeed
Restoration of this
Some New Fencing, too
Same fence after restoration. Surface prep back to "good wood", all needed repairs including vertical stabilization, followed by our preservative-finish which both beautifies and protects.
Some New Fencing, too
Then came the Big Storm !
Some New Fencing, too
New fencing where none was before - on the left. The adjacent restored fence, shown above, is on the right. They look very much alike - both beautified and protected for many years to come.
Then came the Big Storm !
Then came the Big Storm !
Then came the Big Storm !
Same fence section we started with above. We call it "Big John" because it held the impact of a mighty big oak tree, just like that Big John down in the mine , if you remember the song.
After the Storm Repair
Then came the Big Storm !
Then came the Big Storm !
Everything back to normal after the storm damage repairs. Note that perceived color is always influenced by sunlight and angle of same. All of this is indeed the "Miracle" of Miracle Fence Works.
This is what MFW Restoration is ..
IT IS BASED ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGY
MFW Founder
Preservation Technology
Preservation Technology
MFW founder, Larry D Jones, after a long career in Historic Preservation Technology ,has adapted these principles and techniques for the restoration and preservation of wood privacy fencing.
Preservation Technology
Preservation Technology
Preservation Technology
Larry is a principal author of ASTM STP-935 - which is the bible for the use of pressure cleaning as surface preparation on any project. Also an invited speaker at multiple International Preservation Conferences.
ASTM field expertise
Preservation Technology
Testimony to endurance
Son Carlos heads up MFW field operations. Carlos has become an expert in ASTM surface preparation and the multi-step preservative process. Beyond that, he is genius at fixing leaning fences and adjusting balky gates.
Testimony to endurance
Testimony to endurance
Testimony to endurance
"Old to Golf for Years Untold", More than a mere slogan.
A Family Enterprise
Testimony to endurance
A Family Enterprise
It is a family enterprise, Larry and Mary Katherine his special ed school teacher wife - and son Carlos, his wife Erica and their two beautiful children.
KleaningAmerica
Testimony to endurance
A Family Enterprise
Carlos' separate company, KleaningAmerica.com provides ASTM expertise in Pressure Washing - driveways, pool decks, patios, even the whole house exterior. 832-716-1689
NEW FINISHED FENCING, TOO
REATORATION AND NEW - SIDE BY SIDE
REATORATION AND NEW - SIDE BY SIDE
REATORATION AND NEW - SIDE BY SIDE
You probably have backyard fencing built at different times. Some quite restorable but maybe some too far gone. We can do both for you - just like this Bellaire project !
Restored on the left and new on the right, or is it the other way around? Both beautiful and long lasting - five year finish warranty .. and we expect even more. Restoration typically half or less than New.
Beautifully Preserved New Fencing
REATORATION AND NEW - SIDE BY SIDE
REATORATION AND NEW - SIDE BY SIDE
Yes, we build new quality new fencing like this eight foot cedar fence with a base, cap, and trim - and then protected with our proprietary preservative finish. Pulls out and enhances the underlying natural wood color and protects against UV degradation and water soak - enabling our long term warranty. "not a paint or stain". Periodic refresher service can keep it looking sharp indefinitely.
Topics of MFW SERVICE
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
A beautiful fence and matching wood lawn furniture plus your loving gardening makes for a beautiful backyard. Old, weathered wood lawn furniture often can be made
Beautiful with our same fence process. Read More
Why you should protect new wood (02)
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
This is a new fence less than one year old. UNPROTECTED and just look at how it is sun-bleaching, fading, toward grey - and note the water marks.
Our process protects your fence from both - UV degradation and water soak - enhances and beautfies too.
What is Wood Fence Restoration? (03)
Recycle your Backyard into Beauty (01)
What is Wood Fence Restoration? (03)
No better example, same fence seemingly dead on the ground and after MFW Restoration. In total, MFW Restoration is ASTM cleaning back to "good wood", all needed repairs even if leaning, and applying our preservative finish to beautify and protect.
A new fence if you really need one (04)
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
If you really need it, we will build for you a new finished fence - strong and will look great. This one can be seen on Fifth between Chestnut and Beech. Can be finished in "natural wood" or the color can be modified. Click to see examples.
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
Happens often. Fence above looked like a stack of leaning pallets before our service. First we ASTM clean back to "good wood" - make repairs - and then treat with our preservative finish process which enhances the natural color of the underlying "good wood".
Leaning fences (06)
05. Neighbors will think it's a new fence
Leaning fences (06)
We have a proprietary system for restoring vertical integrity to a fallen or leaning fence. Does not require taking the fence apart to remove and replace failed posts. We call it our XPost system and it has several elements to it. Click to see many examples.
Reviews (07)
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
Leaning fences (06)
- Mattie would tell you if she could. We did her fence.
- We respect the privacy of our customers. Thus, we don't print names or addresses.
- We think the images speak for themselves, but you could ask your neighbors. We've done projects all over Bellaire an West U.
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
Sadly, you have seen it all too often - a gleaming gold new fence, and a year or two later it looks old and grey. This particular case history tracks a fence first restored and preserved in 2006 and kept that way until 2020 when a new owner installed all new pickets - only to see them grey as per above one year later.
Click to learn more.
Projects where? (09)
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
How long before the fence turns grey? (08)
- Valerie, Laurel, Linden, Willow, N. 2nd, Jessamine, Holly, Holt, Beech, Lake, Chestnut, Tamarisk, Newcastle, Howard, Grand Lake, Welford, Browning, Academy, Childress, Prescott, Robinhood, Nottingham, Whipple, Bissonnet, Beinhorn Road, and many others.
Why NOT to "stain" a fence. (10)
Nothing worse than a balky gate (12)
The "Bellaire Lean" Explained (11)
A "stain", in the pure sense, only imparts pigments into the wood, no protection. And then when sun and water go to work on the "stained" surface, it can fade if not wash away in highly irregular patterns such as above. Irregular application can also contribute as the sun eats way at it.
Click to learn more.
The "Bellaire Lean" Explained (11)
Nothing worse than a balky gate (12)
The "Bellaire Lean" Explained (11)
Fences built in unsettled fill soil are the cause. We call it the "Bellaire lean" because of so many upscale homes built after 2001 on raised elevations.
Fill soil trucked in, new house built and then the fence, and therein lies the problem.
Click to learn more.
Nothing worse than a balky gate (12)
Nothing worse than a balky gate (12)
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
Carlos is a genius at fixing gates to close and latch with ease. So well that we offer a lifetime warranty.
But sometimes you do just need a new gate, in which we can do that for you, too. Yes, this one was a bit too far gone ! Click to see and learn more.
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
Two factors contribute to this - unprotected wood fencing and lawn sprinklers. City water soaks into the wood, stays wet for extended periods of time. Eventually the pure H2O water evaporates, leaving the mineral content behind - the whitish deposits - the water marks. We can remove and prevent their return. Click to learn more.
Why NOT to paint a fence. (14)
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
"Who" is Miracle Fence Works ? (15)
There are several reasons not to paint a fence. First, it is an irreversible action for the fence - no options later except to repaint. Second, it covers the wood, hides the grain and natural color. Third, paint is prone to chip and peal -has a high maintenance profile.
Fence color can be changed without paint. Click to learn more.
"Who" is Miracle Fence Works ? (15)
Those white water marks on the fence (13)
"Who" is Miracle Fence Works ? (15)
It is a family enterprise, Larry and son Carlos. Larry's long history in preservation technology has been adapted for wood fencing. Carlos, who also operates his own company, Kleaning America, has become a master craftsman in the art of wood fence restoration and preservation. Click to learn more.
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
Carlos' "Kleaning America" was based on the earlier Clean America and ASTM cleaning technology for which Larry helped to develop. Carlos has added many new innovations of his own. Driveways, patios, even whole house exteriors. Larry and Carlos collaborate on MFW projects. Click to learn more.
The Free Fence Assessment (17)
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
MFW offers a free professional review of your wood fencing - condition and options. If you need a new fence, we will tell you - and can provide new finished fencing.
But, quite "old" fencing can be restored to strength and beauty at GREAT SAVINGS.
Vines are not a problem (18)
Kleaning America Power Washing (16)
Vines are not a problem (18)
Quite often we can restore and preserve a fence with vines with no damage to the fence or greenery. There is nothing toxic in the entire process.
Works best when the vines are growing on cables attached to the fence.
Click for examples
Dead Vines (19)
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
Vines are not a problem (18)
This one as bad as it gets, huh? But, we removed all the dead vines and restored the fence - wait till you see how great it looks. Removal steps are extensive, and any residual scarring provides "charm and character" for the
fence. Click to learn more.
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
This is a little lagniappe for customers who have wood lawn furniture in the backyard. If we do the fence. we will do the furniture at no additional charge. Same process as for the fence. Just look at this table and chair set. Click to see and learn more.
The Miracle of MFW (21)
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
Like Fence, like Lawn Furniture (20)
This is the classic case, done in our second year in Bellaire. The fence "resurrected" from the dead and prone.
Illustrates our "XPost system" and its pillars of strength, which blend in quite well. Click to see many more examples.
Pushing the color (22)
The Wood Fence Combo (23)
The Wood Fence Combo (23)
Our process is not a "stain", nor is it "paint". We promote and favor the natural grain and color of the wood. For cedar and pine, this is some shade of "gold/beige". But if a different wood color is desired, such as walnut or redwood, we can "Push the color" before the preservation step. Click to see examples and learn more. Beauty is to the owner and beholder's eye.
The Wood Fence Combo (23)
The Wood Fence Combo (23)
The Wood Fence Combo (23)
When a new fence section and a restored section occur in the same yard, there is a desire that they look as much the same as possible. Here the one on the left we built new and "pushed" the color to match the restored fencing to the right. Carlos has become an expert at the art of colorblending new and restored. Click to to learn more.
Preservation Technology for Fences (24)
Preservation Technology for Fences (24)
Preservation Technology for Fences (24)
The bible of Historic Preservation is the Secretary if the Interior's Standards which set out both philosophic and scientific "best practices". They formed the basis of the NYC Restore School and for the National Park Service care of the nation's national treasures in their stead. ASTM STP-935 was developed in pursuit of the Standards. Larry authored the section on "cleaning with the gentlest means possible". ASTM cleaning it is called. Click here to learn more.
Periodic Refresher Service (25)
Preservation Technology for Fences (24)
Preservation Technology for Fences (24)
We offer a periodic refresher service to bring the level of protection back to a high level at nominal cost.
Extends the finish warranty for another five years every time done. Thus, you can keep your fence looking sharp "for Years Untold".
Sort of like adding the "clear protector" at the car wash every so often. Click here to learn more.
Do you have a fence like any of these? Most of them are restorable.
Beautiful backyards and MFW fences
Most people will think you built a new fence !
Wood Fence Restoration is Wood Fence Beautification. And, it begins with Wood Fence Repair. We take your old and grey wood and give you a natural wood Gold - lasts for years untold. 13 years and counting on 2006 field test projects. Not a stain or paint, we restore the good wood, and our proprietary process "pulls out" the original natural color and preserves it against fade for many years.
About The MFW PROCESS
Expertise
Preservation
Restoration
The process begins with the expertise of the Founder and application of the Principles of Preservation Technology.
Larry D. Jones is recognized by ASTM as a primary author of STP 935 Cleaning Stone and Masonry, is the author of A Bill of Rights for Masonry Structures, and has been a featured speaker at APT International Preservation Con
The process begins with the expertise of the Founder and application of the Principles of Preservation Technology.
Larry D. Jones is recognized by ASTM as a primary author of STP 935 Cleaning Stone and Masonry, is the author of A Bill of Rights for Masonry Structures, and has been a featured speaker at APT International Preservation Conferences in Toronto, Montreal, and Denver.
These same principles have been applied to the ongoing plight and dilemma of the rapid decay of wood fencing and decks.
The Preservative is not a stain or paint. But, it does "pull out" and enhance the natural color of the wood. Yet, it does not "cover it over", and the natural grain and beauty of the wood is still visble.
Restoration
Preservation
Restoration
Decayed wood is aesthetically unpleasing to the eye, an economic waste, and it is an eco-system insult.
It takes Mother nature at least 20 years to grow replacement timber to "harvesting maturity" with sufficient rain and sunshine, but only a few years to render it old and ugly by means of those same agents of decay - rain and sunlight.
Decayed wood is aesthetically unpleasing to the eye, an economic waste, and it is an eco-system insult.
It takes Mother nature at least 20 years to grow replacement timber to "harvesting maturity" with sufficient rain and sunshine, but only a few years to render it old and ugly by means of those same agents of decay - rain and sunlight.
The MFW process carefully plans restoration repairs, surface restoration, and a Preservative blend to maximize and protect the beauty and integrity of the wood from the ravages of rain and sun - as can be seen in the "before and after" image above - a 15 year old fence.
People are often amazed, and neighbors think it is a new fence.
Preservation
Preservation
Preservation
The images on this page tell the story.
The far left Image symbolizes the scientific approach to Restoration and Preservation.
The middle image illustrates the old, dry, faded, weathered grey condition of wood which has been left to the elements, as can be seen on the left side. The right side shows the amazing transformation of
The images on this page tell the story.
The far left Image symbolizes the scientific approach to Restoration and Preservation.
The middle image illustrates the old, dry, faded, weathered grey condition of wood which has been left to the elements, as can be seen on the left side. The right side shows the amazing transformation of this same wood, leaving an attractive "finished wood" appearance.
The third image, above, incorporates a natural wood deck, wood fencing, and wood planter boxes. That is, decks too.
The MFW Preservation process works to protect the beauty and integrity of the wood.